HR Confidential: How to initiate a conversation about retaining women

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This week a listener raises a concern about how her company attracts and retains women. Whether it's an ongoing conversation you'd like to be a part of or one you feel needs to be raised, it can be scary to dive in. In this week's podcast, we talk about how to avoid putting people on the defensive and how best to offer your help in the diversity and inclusion mission.